2007 Peugeot 206 vs. 2007 Peugeot 407
To start off, both 2007 Peugeot 206 and 2007 Peugeot 407 were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. Both 2007 Peugeot 206 and 2007 Peugeot 407 are equipped with a 1,997 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Peugeot 407 (134 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 2007 Peugeot 206. (89 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Peugeot 407 should accelerate faster than 2007 Peugeot 206. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Peugeot 407 weights approximately 443 kg more than 2007 Peugeot 206. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Peugeot 206 (205 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Peugeot 407. (190 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2007 Peugeot 206 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Peugeot 407.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Peugeot 206 | 2007 Peugeot 407 | |
| Make | Peugeot | Peugeot |
| Model | 206 | 407 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1997 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 134 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 205 Nm | 190 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 17.6:1 | 10.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 180 km/hour | 208 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.7 seconds | 9.6 seconds |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1027 kg | 1470 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3830 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.2 L/100km | 8.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 66 L |
